The COVID-19 pandemic has had many lasting effects, not only in terms of public health but also on the development of children and young adults. UCLA Bruins are no exception. As the rate of COVID-19 cases rises across Los Angeles County and mandatory masking resumes on campus, Bruins continue to grapple with the ways in which their identities, relationships and...

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The transition from high school to college can be difficult for many Bruins, but for some graduating transfer students, having a limited time to adjust makes the experience even more unique. As the school year comes to a close, graduating transfer Bruins are reflecting on their journey to UCLA and their experience on campus for the past couple of years....

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From fountains to flowers to foliage, the work of UCLA’s landscaping staff has created a blossoming space for UCLA students since the school's inception more than 100 years ago. According to The Cultural Landscape Foundation, UCLA hired landscape architect John Gregg to design the campus’ outdoor space in the 1930s. His work was carried on by several other landscape architects...

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Memorial Day is celebrated the last Monday of every May to recognize veterans, including those within the Bruin community, who sacrificed their lives in the United States military. Alfred Osborne, a global economics, management and entrepreneurship professor, said Memorial Day is a time to remember the sacrifices veterans have made for their country. “I think the memory of those who...

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“Believe in yourself and you can succeed.” Cliche Instagram quotes inspiring one to feel better may seem to be a relic of the past, yet they hold a grain of truth despite their banality. According to a study published in the Educational Psychology Review, self-efficacy is a psychological term often used to refer to the belief in one’s abilities to...

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At the strike of midnight the Wednesday of each finals week, UCLA students strip down to their bras, boxers and briefs. UCLA’s tradition of a quarterly “Undie Run” celebrated its 20th anniversary this school year. The Undie Run has become a highly anticipated UCLA tradition over the past two decades, after its formation in the 2001-2002 school year by UCLA...

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Over the years, the entertainment industry has diversified and grown in popularity – not just within film and social media, but also within the realm of gaming and other types of digital recreation. Fitting this trend, many Bruins have joined organizations across campus to further immerse themselves in these niche communities. One such community is the Japanese Animation Club at...

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For many Bruins, Westwood Village is an area often frequented as an excursion after class, Friday night outing or quick lunch get-together. However, this general sentiment regarding the liveliness of UCLA’s college town was not always the case. Ten years ago, Daily Bruin writer Alexia Boyarsky wrote about a Westwood revival among local businesses. The decade-old article mentioned the arrival...

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According to a UCLA study, the proportion of Black physicians in the United States has increased by 4% over the past 120 years. Some Black Bruins are working to advance this. For fourth-year human biology and society student Tayloneei Jackson, seeing the lack of Black representation in UCLA's pre-med organizations and classes her freshman year encouraged her to found a...

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